Which Statement Is CORRECT Concerning Cross-Cultural Research on the Fundamental

question 243

Multiple Choice

Which statement is CORRECT concerning cross-cultural research on the fundamental attribution error?

• A) The fundamental attribution error appears to be universal.
• B) Most cultures attribute behavior to dispositional causes.
• C) Eastern cultures such as Japan seem to make more situational attributions than Western cultures such as the United States.
• D) Western cultures seem to make more situational attributions than Eastern cultures.

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Definitions:

Isolated

Pertaining to being separated from others or feeling alone, often involving a lack of social connections or support.

Lonely

Feeling sad and isolated due to a lack of friends or company; the emotional state of feeling disconnected from others.

John Shotter

Social psychologist known for his contributions to the development of social constructionism and the exploration of conversational realities.

Confirming

The act of acknowledging and validating another person's feelings, thoughts, or experiences.